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Stringing onions is a great way of storing gluts, as you can keep a large number of bulbs in a small space. Hang them in a cool, dry, frost-free place - such as a shed - until you need to bring them into the kitchen. If you have room, grow more

of underground stems that will bear potatoes. This mounding can be repeated once or twice more at 2 - 3 week intervals to ensure the best crop, with the added benefit of smothering any competing weeds.Potato plantsGarden forkRakelate-May - late-June 20 minutes

Monty Don takes you through the process of planting early potatoes with suggestions for soil conditioning and spacing.springMore advice on growing potatoesBlog on growing potatoesChitting potatoes video projectGrowing potatoes in a bin

Read Lila Das Gupta's blog on growing garlicHarvesting garlicGrowing onions and garlicPlanting shallots in a containerPlanting out leeksBrowse vegetable varietiesView a selection of herbs

Monty Don shows how to get around the problem of limited space in the garden, by growing your own potatoes in a dustbin.springMore advice on growing potatoesRead Lila Das Gupta's blog on growing potatoesChitting potatoes video projectGrowing early

Learn how to grow seed potatoes in a compost bag, in Monty Don's step-by-step video guide. springMore about growing potatoesRead Lila Das Gupta's blog on growing potatoesChitting potatoes video projectGrowing early potatoesGrowing potatoes in a bin

Watch Monty Don and Chris Beardshaw's video guide to harvesting potatoes grown in a bag.summerMore advice on growing potatoesRead Lila Das Gupta's blog on growing potatoesChitting potatoesGrowing early potatoesGrowing potatoes in a bagEarthing up potatoesAdvice on dealing with gl...

Monty Don demonstrates how to plant heritage variety shallots in a container, offering advice on drainage and planting depths.springMore advice on growing alliumsHow to harvest garlicGrowing onions and garlicPlanting out leeksTips on growing garlic

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of clean straw. In cold areas, add a layer of soil for extra frost protection. Cover with plastic sheeting.More on growing and harvesting carrotsHarvesting carrots video project.Growing carrots in a container.Thinning carrots.Browse a variety of vegetable